Euvax-B

Euvax-B

hepatitis b vaccine

Manufacturer:

LG Chem Ltd

Distributor:

DKSH

Marketer:

LG Chem Life Sciences
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Purified HBsAg
Indications/Uses
Immunization against infection caused by all known subtypes of HBV.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IM Adult from 16 yr 1 mL at 0, 1, 6 mth. Neonate, infant & childn ≤15 yr 0.5 mL at 0, 1, 6 mth. Neonate born from hepatitis B-infected mother, patient who has or might have been recently exposed to the virus, traveler to high-risk areas Alternative schedule at 0, 1 & 2 mth & 12-mth booster.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Rare anaphylactic reactions. Sensitization reactions due to thimerosal. Not to be administered in gluteal region & intravenously. Postpone administration in patients w/ acute severe febrile illness. Patients w/ multiple sclerosis; in latent or progressive state of hepatitis B. Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Inj site pain. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting; fever, induration, oedema, tenderness, inflammation; anorexia; abnormal crying, somnolence; insomnia, nervousness, irritability; erythematous rash, erythema; hematoma.
MIMS Class
Vaccines, Antisera & Immunologicals
ATC Classification
J07BC01 - hepatitis B, purified antigen ; Belongs to the class of hepatitis viral vaccines.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Euvax-B vaccine (inj) 10 mcg/0.5 mL (ped)
Packing/Price
1's;20 × 1's
Form
Euvax-B vaccine (inj) 20 mcg/mL (adult)
Packing/Price
1's;20 × 1's
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